Writing Life

That is how my website looks, doesn’t it? I’m sorry for the mess. I’ve been committing one of the cardinal author sins, focusing on new work and letting my online image slip. Boy, has it slipped!! Changes abound across the web, and it appears my image hosting site has decided it’s in its best interest … Read more…

I know, I know. *Sigh* How many times have I popped online, realized how long it’s been since I’ve posted, wept, beat my chest, and then swore to do better. Okay, please. Don’t answer that question. I’ll spare you all the recriminations and just say: Yeah, we’ve been busy Chez Munder. No excuse for neglect, … Read more…

Happy May 19th everyone! Yes, it’s #NationalNotebookDay and it’s kind of like Cinco de Mayo for stationery lovers. Basically just a big ol’ party complete with margaritas if you are so inclined. We’ve had a lot going on Chez Munder, including FatBoy Kitty once again being ill and needing lots of time and attention, but … Read more…

Here it is. One of the toughest yoga workouts I’ve ever done. Sure, it’s easy to jump on the mat and stretch and strive with our mental to-do lists running in the background. But can you stop all that and just be? Give this a try and see what’s harder – keeping up the frenetic … Read more…

Can you believe it? We not only have power, but internet access AT THE SAME TIME!! Yeah, my sarcasm is showing, but man, it’s been a really weird 1st Quarter for 2016. And you know me, the best laid plans and all that. On the writing front I’m *this* close to finishing final … Read more…

It’s no secret I’m a recovering perfectionist and still struggle with the wide-range of side effects that come along with it. Recently a guest blog post by Amanda Cahill over at the LimeLife Planner blog caught my eye. Yes, she talks about planners, but she also twanged the perfectionist in me when she wrote about decorative … Read more…

Or at least with his insanely easy Artisan Bread with Steve No-Knead Bread recipes/videos on YouTube! So far we’ve tried the Oatmeal Bread, Cinnamon Rolls, Artisan Cheddar Bread, Classic White Bread,and the Turbo Honey Oatmeal recipes. And look! Pictures! I don’t have a picture of the Honey Oatmeal because the entire point of making a Turbo … Read more…

Happy Monday, y’all! How’s January working out for you? I’m neck-deep in acceptance that I have overbooked my January like a big dog – maybe even a small horse. *Sigh*. Go figure. But we’ll get through. It’s what we do, right? In the meantime, I wanted to share one of my favorite! favorite tools in … Read more…

December is speeding past and all I want to do is throw my hands up at the playlist of everything I still need to do that keeps running through my head on repeat. Luckily, I can sit back, take a breath, and focus on this little saying that has helped me make it through 2015! Let me … Read more…